Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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• COVID-19 Information Hub – Confirmed cases and deaths reported in New Jersey
• Department of Health – Resources for Individuals Who Are Undocumented or Uninsured
• Fact Sheet: Phases of Vaccine Distribution – Addressing the most frequently asked questions by New Jersey residents 

• COVID-19 Vaccination Resources: Flyers, Infographics and FAQs
• Myths and Facts about COVID-19 Vaccines: Myths and facts
• Vaccine Information from the Experts: Watch videos on our YouTube channel
• COVID-19 Vaccines: Safe. Effective. Free.: Read information about the vaccines

• New Jersey COVID-19 Dashboard: View data
• Department of Health COVID-19 Main Page: Communicable Disease Service
• Weekly CALI and Variant Surveillance Reports: View the CALI and Variant Surveillance Reports
• NJ Mortality Data Trends: View 2018-2023 Deaths by Month and County of Residence

The NJ Poison Control Center and 211 have partnered with the state to provide information to the public on COVID-19:

• Call (general COVID-19 questions): 2-1-1 (24/7)
• Call (medical COVID-19 questions): 1-800-962-1253 (24/7)
• Call (vaccine appointment support): 1-855-568-0545 (8a-8p)
• Text: NJCOVID to 898-211 to receive alerts

• Consumer Affairs – Report scammers and price gouging
• Economic Development Authority – Business assistance and loans
• NJ Open – Who’s open and looking for customers near you?

Did you lose your job or have your hours reduced as a result of COVID-19? The State of New Jersey has created a resource page to help you connect to benefits and resources you need while you are trying to safely get back to work, as well as some tips for coping with the stress of losing a job: covid19.nj.gov/work.

If you’re feeling stressed, anxious or depressed due to COVID-19, help is available to provide emotional support, guidance and mental health referrals as needed. Among the resources available are the following:

• Capital Health Emergency Mental Health Services
  24/7 hotline at 609-396-HELP (4357)
• Child in Crisis 24-hour hotline
  services for children and young adults struggling with mental health concerns
• Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-572-SAFE (7233) — 24/7
  hotline provides bilingual service and is accessible to hearing impaired
• Jewish Family & Children Service of Greater Mercer County
• Millhill Child & Family Development in Trenton
• Mobile Response and Stabilization Services – Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton En Español
• New Jersey MentalHealthCares Helpline at 1-866-202-HELP (4357) or njmentalhealthcares.org
• NJVet2Vet at 1-866-838-7654 — 24/7 support to NJ National Guard members, active military personnel, veterans, their families and caregivers statewide
• ReachNJ at 1-844-ReachNJ — 24/7 hotline staffed by trained addiction experts
• In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, NJ’s Drug Monitoring Initiative (DMI) has created a “New Jersey Resource Guide” to provide all partners and the public with a comprehensive directory/list of programs, links, and information to relevant resources for a variety of topics.  COVID-19_Resource-Guide and NJ COVID-19 Guía de recursos en Español

https://www.cdc.gov/

• Coping with Stress
  Learn how to manage stress and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic.

https://www.nih.gov/

• Dealing with Stress, Anxiety, and Grief during COVID-19
  Dr. Francis Collins discussed the stress, anxiety, and grief people may be experiencing due to COVID-19 with Dr. Joshua Gordon. Dr. Gordon explained how to cope and the importance of seeking help.
• Coping with COVID-19: How to Manage Your Mental Health
  NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins and National Institute of Mental Health Director Dr. Josh Gordon hold an important conversation on how to manage your mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/

• Resources on Coping with COVID-19
  NIMH developed sharable graphics that can be used to raise awareness on how to cope with stress related to the ongoing pandemic. This page also lists news stories about coping with COVID-19 that feature NIMH leaders.
• Supporting Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic
  This article describes strategies for coping with anxiety and managing stress during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Coping With Coronavirus: Support for the Autism Community
  In his message for Autism Awareness Month, Dr. Joshua Gordon, NIMH Director and IACC Chair, discusses how individuals with autism are coping with the COVID-19 pandemic and resources available to help the community during this time.

https://www.samhsa.gov/

• Coronavirus (COVID-19)
  This page provides resources and guidance for individuals, providers, communities, and states on managing mental and behavioral health during the pandemic.
• Disaster Distress Helpline
  SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-days-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.

https://www.hhs.gov/

• Consumer Fraud Alert: COVID-19 — Senior Medicare Patrol
• COVID-19 Fact Sheet for Grandfamilies and Multigenerational Families – Program for Parents
• Resources for Older Adults during COVID-19 — National Council on Aging
• Virtual SHIP Mercer County — State Health Insurance Assistance Program
• Virtual SHIP Mercer County (Español)